Fifty years ago, police in Selma, Ala., brutally beat peaceful protestors attempting to march over the now infamous Edmund Pettus Bridge — a roadway named…
During the past general election, civil rights organizations across the nation fought valiantly to make certain the right to vote was not obstructed. Advancement Project,…
Congresswoman Terri Sewell wants the Civil Rights marchers of Selma to be recognized by Congress for the work and sacrifices they made in the fight for…
On Sunday the Apollo Theater in Harlem and WNYC partnered for a second year to present WNYC’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration with “Hear Our…
Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair G. K. Butterfield (D-N.C.) issued a stern rebuke to members of the Republican Party Wednesday after a top leader said…
It’s always interesting to see what minor infractions select police officers decide to enforce and to what extent. While I can admittedly attest to the…
There’s a saying, “The only way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time.” The National Action Network recently wrapped up…
07/23/14- Roland Martin talks with Senator Rand Paul on voter suppression and his recent efforts to engage with the African-American community. He told Martin, “I…
As the nation celebrates the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 this week, a new fight for voting rights…
Usually on The Lookout I share my views on at least five stories concerning Black folks in the media but this week, all anybody…
Since the dismantling of the Voting Rights Act, the right to vote has seen an increased amount of attacks with one goal in mind –…
Many who believe in equal access to the ballot box were shaken when the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a key section of the Voting…
